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Learn the rules of Ludo
Start Ludo by looking at the playing area and its controls. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
A focus for your next round
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
Understand the aim
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.
How a round unfolds
- Roll six to leave the yard.
- Move an eligible token by the die value; home requires an exact roll.
- Capture opponents on non-safe squares.
- Six, capture and finishing a token grant another roll; a third consecutive six forfeits that roll.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
Try this example
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions that come up during play
As a new player, what is the goal of Ludo?
For clarity: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
How do I control Ludo?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
When I return, what example helps explain Ludo?
For clarity: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
For this browser game, what format does Ludo offer?
The key detail is this: Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
On this playing page, which play mode does Ludo use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
On this playing page, where should I start with Ludo?
Roll six to leave the yard.
For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Ludo?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
Before I begin, how can I find Ludo again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
How do I report an issue with Ludo?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.